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Update: We Have More Details on Beyoncé's Surprise Album Release

Beyoncé's surprise album release was one of the biggest pop culture moments in recent years. While the unassuming public slept in their beds, completely unaware of the glory that was about to enter their lives, Beyoncé dropped an album full of danceable gems and cultural criticism to boot. Now, there's a rumor that she was gearing up to do the same thing again (and soon!) ... until someone ruined the surprise.

Beyoncé's surprise album release was one of the biggest pop culture moments in recent years. While the unassuming public slept in their beds, completely unaware of the glory that was about to enter their lives, Beyoncé dropped an album full of danceable gems and cultural criticism to boot. Now, after rumors that she was gearing up to do the same thing once again were confirmed, she released previews of two new original tracks off the album: "Ring Off" and "7/11." Catch up with all the details of her re-release and take a listen—bring on the Bey!

A photo is circulating, citing the "release confirmation" of Beyoncé Volume 2 coming out digitally on Friday, November 15 and in a 4-disc set on Monday, November 24.

First of all, it's pretty brilliant that Blue Ivy is listed as a featured artist. Okay, onto the actual music: the tracklist includes all of the songs from Beyoncé, along with 11 additional songs featuring artists like Nicki Minaj, Justin Timberlake and Rihanna. Beyoncé has apparently registered one of the songs, "DONK," reportedly featuring Ms. Minaj, to ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers). Same goes for "Cherry," featuring Rihanna.